Human Resources Manager - Immediate Joiners

TagLynk; Siliguri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

TagLynk is seeking a hands-on HR Manager to build and lead the people function as we scale across Siliguri and Bengaluru. You will own attracting top technical talent, HR operations, and culture initiatives, partnering with leadership to design processes from scratch and mentor HR colleagues.

You will drive end-to-end recruitment for AI/ML engineers, MERN developers, DevOps, QA, product management, and more, while ensuring statutory compliance and a strong employee experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Generalist/HR Manager in tech or fast-growing firms.
• Proven track record in technical recruitment (MERN, AI/ML, DevOps, QA).
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and compliance in WB and Karnataka.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for technical roles and build campus pipelines.
• Oversee onboarding, payroll coordination, and compliance activities.
• Drive culture, engagement, learning, and succession planning.

Skills

HR Generalist

HR Manager

Talent Acquisition

Payroll

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRMS

Payroll software

Job description

About Us

We are a fast-growing technology company dedicated to serving large enterprise clients. With active delivery centers in Siliguri, our team operates in a fast-moving, high-impact environment where every hire directly shapes our business trajectory and company culture.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a hands-on, strategic HR Manager to build and lead our people function as we scale our operations across Siliguri and Bengaluru.

In this role, you will own three critical pillars end-to-end: attracting top technical talent, running compliant HR operations, and building an empowering workplace culture. Working closely with leadership, you will design processes from scratch, mentor a growing HR team, and drive strategic workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Full-Cycle Hiring: Lead end-to-end recruitment for AI/ML engineers, full-stack (MERN) developers, DevOps, QA, product management, sales, and support roles.


• Process Leadership: Collaborate with hiring managers to define job profiles, draft compelling JDs, and establish structured assessment processes.


• Active Sourcing: Leverage platforms like LinkedIn, Naukri, Instahyre, communities, employee referrals, and direct outreach to source top candidates.


• Campus & Early Talent Partnerships: Build robust campus recruitment and internship pipelines with leading engineering colleges in North Bengal, the North-East, and beyond.


• Candidate Experience & Metrics: Oversee offer extensions, compensation negotiations, background verifications, and smooth onboarding. Track key recruitment metrics including time-to-hire, offer acceptance rate, source quality, and cost-per-hire.

2. HR Operations & Statutory Compliance

• Lifecycle Operations: Oversee onboarding, documentation, confirmation processes, internal transfers, exits, and full-and-final (F&F) settlements.


• Data & HRMS Management: Maintain precise employee records, manage HRMS systems, and ensure data privacy and confidentiality.


• Payroll Coordination: Partner with the finance team to manage monthly payroll inputs, leave tracking, and attendance verification.


• Statutory Compliance: Guarantee full compliance across statutory mandates including PF, ESI, Professional Tax (West Bengal & Karnataka), Shops & Establishments registrations, Gratuity, and POSH Act (including leading the Internal Committee).


• Policy & Employee Relations: Draft and update company policies, employee handbooks, appointment letters, and internship contracts. Manage grievances and employee relations matters fairly and transparently.

3. People Engagement, Growth & Strategy

• Performance & Career Pathways: Design and execute annual appraisal cycles, goal-setting frameworks, and 30/60/90-day integration plans for new hires.


• Culture & Engagement: Plan company-wide engagement initiatives, recognition programs, town halls, and team-building events across both delivery locations.


• Retention & Feedback: Conduct pulse surveys and stay/exit interviews to generate actionable insights for improving retention.


• Learning & Upskilling: Facilitate training programs, technical certifications, and skill development sessions.


• Employer Branding: Position the company as a premier technology employer of choice in Siliguri, the North-East, and Bengaluru.


• Leadership & Coaching: Lead, mentor, and set goal targets for the HR Executive and HR Trainee.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Proven track record as an HR Generalist or HR Manager in a tech company or fast-growing environment.


• Recruitment Expertise: Demonstrated experience hiring for specialized technical roles (MERN, AI/ML, DevOps, QA).


• Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of labor laws and statutory compliance in West Bengal and Karnataka.


• Leadership: Ability to lead small teams, influence stakeholders, and work directly with executive leadership.


• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong problem-solving abilities.